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Legal Interpreters - Houston, TX

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jtgHouston, TX4 days ago

$55.00 - $120.00 per hour

Occupations

Interpreters and TranslatorsLawyersLegal Support Workers, All Other

Industries

Translation and Interpretation ServicesAll Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesCourt Reporting and Stenotype Services
Legal Interpreters - Houston, TXJTG is actively seeking freelance Legal Interpreters fluent in English and one of the following languages: Amharic, Arabic, Azeri, Bahasa, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Mandarin, Norwegian, Spanish, Wolof
Location: Houston, TX
Status: Freelance contractor
Citizenship: This position requires U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship accepted).
Location/Residence: Must reside in the U.S.
Pay Range: $55.00 - $120.00 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide high-quality interpreting services for legal and law enforcement settings
  • Accurately interpret while maintaining the original tone, register, and meaning
  • Utilize industry-specific legal terminology
  • Adhere to the professional code of ethics
Minimum Requirements:
  • 4+ years of professional interpreting experience
  • Proven experience in court interpreting
  • Strong command of legal, formal, and diplomatic vocabulary
  • Familiarity with both formal and informal communication, including regionalisms and slang
  • Willingness to undergo a U.S. government background check
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Court interpreter certification
  • Successful completion of an interpreting exam by a U.S. government agency or equivalent (ILR3 score or higher)
  • Specialized interpreting training
  • Existing security clearance
Education: Minimum of bachelor's degree
Reports to: Program Manager
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced legal interpreters looking to work in a dynamic, professional setting. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute your skills, we encourage you to apply! Founded in 1995, JTG is an Employee-Owned Company that is specialized in language services, training, and analytics.
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$55.00 - $120.00 per hour

Location

Houston, TX

Occupation

Interpreters and Translators

Industry

Translation and Interpretation Services

Posted

4 days ago

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